Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Slice And Bake Shortbread & A Pregnancy Update

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day weekend. I was going to share some yummy pancakes with you before the weekend, but as you can see I didn't quite make it. No worries though because these shortbread cookies more than make up for it. I got this recipe from Coleen's Recipes and she declared them "absolutely perfect".

These cookies were delicious, melt-in-your mouth and so buttery. The full recipe called for a full pound of butter and that scared the bujeesus out of me so I cut the recipe in half. The halved recipe (below) still made a substantial amount of cookies but if you want/need more, then just double it. The fun thing about this cookie is that you can roll the chilled dough in non-pareils, or colored sugar and coordinate with any holiday or celebration that you need. I used blue sprinkles for half of the dough and rolled the other half in raw sugar. It's not necessary but it adds a nice textural element to the tender cookie and it makes them extra pretty. The dough can be made ahead of time, then when you're ready for them, just slice and bake.

Now on to the pregnancy update. I reached 20 weeks last Wednesday and had an anatomy scan of the bambino. Of course he was curled up and sleeping the entire time so we didn't see much. The baby's growth is right on target, it's brain is growing and the heart was beating away. He's about 10 inches long and weighs about 12 ounces. I also felt the little one kick this weekend for the first time, which was quite the wonderful Mother's Day gift. It's such a strange, but incredibly awesome feeling. I've said it once and I'll say it again, but I am so blessed to be where I am. For another update, see below...

57 comments:

That's truly wonderful news Monica :) I can see now why you chose blue sprinkles for the cookies. Great idea - I've never thought of doing this. What a great Mothers Day gift to feel him kick for the first time too. I'm excited for you!

I could not be happier for you and your husband, and to think, the first kick coming on Mothers Day weekend, as if to say...get ready mom & dad...I'm coming!!! How thrilling. Your cookies look fantastic, I'm glad you enjoyed them.

Congratulations! I'm sending you a long distance hug! These cookies look super yummy, especially considering that I just purchased some less than stellar shortbread cookies from Costco. I'll bookmark these for future reference. :)

As I was reading, I caught a "he" in there.. Wondered if it was a slip or momtuition! :) Happy Mother's Day to you. Boys are great, I've got a 2 & 1/2 year old and a 1 year old and they're amazing. Thank you for the update and the delicious recipe!

Congratulations! I have been wondering how things were going. I knew as soon as I saw the blue sprinkes on the cookies that it must be a boy! Yay! Thanks for the update and for the cookie post! I much rather have cookies than pancakes! :)All the best to you during the next 20 weeks!

oh monica i've been away far too long haven't i? congrats. i really mean it. i know you've wanted this for years now--it's here and happening. so so happy for you darling!stay positive every day ok? envision every detail

Oh Hooray, Hooray, Hooray!!! It's a BOY!!!! You are just so darn clever to make your announcement with those cute cookies rolled in BLUE sprinkles! - I am not surprised you doing so as I can just picture you smiling the whole time with love and happiness as you gathered all your ingredients together to make the cookies. :-

Feeling your little guy kick for the 1st time on Mother's Day is just perfect!

Oh, Monica! I am extremely happy for you. I didn't realize you are expecting again. I remember when I first read about your struggle in your other blog, and I am going to send up a prayer that everything continues perfectly for you. What a special blessing this baby boy will be! :)

OMG!!! This is my first chance, in two weeks, to visit blogs. I came here first, and I'm so glad that I did. I'm typing so fast, and smiling-- somehow, the blue cookies made me read faster and faster. A boy! Wow! This is all great news, Monica. I'm so, SO happy for you and Mr. H. This baby is going to be so loved. xoxo

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